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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.58, 2,108.86 and 626.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.58, 2,108.86 and 626.12 is: 939.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.58 : 2,108.86 = 626.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.58/2,108.86 = 626.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.58x = 2,108.86 × 626.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.58x = 1,320,403.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,403.13/1,405.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.40

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